From the picture you can see that one side of mandible is bigger and other is smaller which gives me lower face asymmetry. It seems as a part of the bone is missing. I wonder if and how it can be fixed. Is it possible to add implant ? What would be the best treatment? Thank you much for your time and good will to help.
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Without the benefit of an in-person exam, I would suggest buccal fat removal with a chin implant. Buccal fat removal is one of my favorite operations and will give you more angularity and a leaner appearance. Combined with a chin implant, I think it would make a positive change in your...
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